The Five Stages of the Freshman Fifteen
You use defense mechanisms like rationalization and the intellectualization that NU students are famous for to convince yourself that it doesn’t matter.
Author Archives: Flippy
Siege of West Fairchild Enters Second Day
“Communications and International Studies were born to be together. I vow to take charge and create a singular, united Fairchild to rule Northwestern!”
Lost Freshman Found, Shown Where Einstein’s Actually Is
“[Tech] is a maze, man. I didn’t think I’d ever get out,” he said, still squinting from daylight. “I can’t believe more people haven’t gotten lost trying to find the Einstein’s in here.”
Northwestern Announces Campus Live-In Requirement for Sophomores: Dormcest Officially 200% More Awkward
“Oh, hi.”
Evanston Amends Highly-Regarded, Life-Saving Fire Code
After reading the dozens of nightmarish police reports, the Evanston City Council decided that action had to be taken in order to guide rebellious college students off of the teetering edge of certain death by raging fires.
Intercampus Extremes: The Trials of a Long Distance Relationship
“Spending all that energy walking is a total waste of 100 calories, especially because my girlfriend’s only on the 14-meal-a-week plan.”
Friendsy… More Like F*cksy
“I’ve had Friendsy for one week, and I’ve already had 7 dates, 5 hook ups, and 3 one-night stands”
Robert Downey Jr.’s Real Reason for Visiting Northwestern
Not much is known as to why the CEO of Stark Enterprises decided to stop by the law school, but his presence led to numerous speculations among students as to the purpose of his visit.
OPINION: #ThanksObama
I personally had to wait to cross a street while his motorcade passed by. I thought pedestrians had the right-of-way, Mr. President.
Behind the Music of A&O Blowout
When indie pop duo MS MR was named, Flipside was excited to learn the truth about the undiscovered artist behind the infamous 2012 hit “Hurricane.”